Patrick has more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, with a focus in digital media and media & entertainment. Across his career, he held various senior roles in corporate development, corporate strategy, sales management, and business development. He has deep relationship building, influence leadership, negotiation and change management skills.  

He currently operates 5-Zero, a consulting practice, providing advisory services for early stage and growth stage technology companies in strategy, market development and sell-side/buy-side mergers & acquisitions.  Equally comfortable in a large enterprise or in a start-up environment, Patrick worked at various multinational corporations including CNN, USA Today, Whittle Communications, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Discreet Logic and Autodesk before starting his own advisory practice.  

Patrick also applies his extensive experience to focus on social impact and global issues. He is a co-founder of Yellow Pad Sessions, a non-profit arts and culture organization that creates a dialogue through art for social change. Yellow Pad Sessions curates events, festivals, workshops, and exhibitions and mentors young professionals and students in the arts.